Omar says federal agent was posted outside monthly meeting in Minneapolis suburb

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says a Homeland Security Investigations agent was outside her monthly town hall meeting in Richfield, Minnesota, on Thursday.

• Aug 11

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize

No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday's drawing will be at least $1 billion.

• Aug 12

Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants

Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.

• Aug 10

Why Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over salmonella and cyclospora outbreaks

Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.

• Aug 10

Contiguous U.S. breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S.

• Aug 10

Blanche sworn in as attorney general, formally taking reins at DOJ

Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend.

• Aug 10

Trump signs order on vaccination recommendations

President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine schedules Monday.

• Aug 10

5 takeaways from Zuckerberg's essay on his vision for superintelligence

In a 6,500-word post, the Meta CEO argues that superintelligence should be shared "with as many people and businesses as possible."

• Aug 11

AOC shares her egg-freezing journey. Here's what to know about the process.

"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

• Aug 10

Flesh-eating bacteria kill at least 7 along Gulf Coast. How to protect yourself.

Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called flesh-eating bacterium, lurks in warm coastal waters and can enter the body through open wounds or from eating raw shellfish.

• Aug 10

Trump taps staff secretary Will Scharf to be next White House counsel

Will Scharf, who is responsible for overseeing President Trump's paperwork and executive orders, will start Sept. 1, the president announced.

• Aug 10

Mark Zuckerberg's yacht missed boat's call for help, spokesperson says

The issue arose when a skiff ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska and called for assistance from nearby ships.

• Aug 10

Wildfires rage, force evacuations in western U.S., Canada amid drought

More than 40 large wildfires are burning in the West, fueled by severe drought, as over 100 blazes scorch parts of western Canada.

• Aug 10

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño items at Walmart, Target over salmonella risk

The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.

• Aug 10

Man who allegedly arranged Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial in Las Vegas

The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

• Aug 10

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